The classic WW2 field jacket in one of its early forms. As a quick history, the first models of the M-1943 - the '370A' are prototypes, non of which are known the exist. The first issued patterns, the '370B' and '370C' were both incredibly short lived, the '370B' dated July 43, and the '370C' dated October 1943. The would be replaced by the '370D' in February 44, and the ubiquitous '370E' in Feb 1945. More complex, in late November 1943 a "Pattern B" is introduced, substantially enlarging the size to accomadate a liner. I know that's a lot to take in, but in short, this is an early example of the specification of a jacket that would have been issued before D-Day and would have been worn by the army in the ETO, and is a normal size. The later D and E models are incredibly common, but early B and C are becoming very hard to find, especially in great shape like this one.
Condition
This has minimal signs of use, some light marks, but is otherwise perfect.
Size
- Tagged a size 36R
- Fits a modern medium
- Pit to pit 22"
- Shoulder to shoulder 19"
- Shoulder to cuff 24.5"
- Collar to hem 30"